Don’t became the victim of a scammer

Rockaway Borough Police are reminding residents that scammers are constant and have no boundaries.

Scams can occur in any situation that involves the exchange of money with someone that you don’t know. Someone suggests that you deposit a check and send them back a portion of the money. Someone pretending to be a friend or relative calls in a crisis and asks you to wire money immediately. You’re told you’ve won a prize or a contest that you can’t remember entering, and are asked to wire money to pay fees, taxes or customs.

The police warn residents to be cautious, and vigilant, in regards to all forms of scams.